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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I'd be more in favour if I thought the movement was really driven by a desire to showcase the work of Australian artists. But, this feels more like an attack on Gina than anything positive. And I just don't care that much about her.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

this feels more like an attack on Gina

That's 100% what it is, and why I shared it in !ausmemes and not as a serious call to action.

[–] halferect@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

I guarantee that the painting is worth a lot more now, and I would never know about the artist if it wasn't for all this so in a way it is promoting Australian artists

[–] z00s@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Indeed, apathy is the true weapon against people like GR